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The Best Web Page on the Internet.

Animated birds, a singing squirrel, Leafs games, holiday cards, French lessons and the best of Toronto's east end, all on one page. Probably the best. We haven't checked them all yet.

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Hi, I'm Dana.

Songwriter, animation maker and proud east-ender.

I live in Toronto's east end, near the Beaches, a short walk from the boardwalk and the lake. I write songs, make silly animations with a little help from AI, and I've just started learning French to keep the mind sharp.

This page is my little corner of the internet. Have a look around, watch a blue jay hit a home run, and stay as long as you like.

  • HomeToronto's east end, near the Beaches
  • MakingSongs and animated GIFs
  • LearningFrench, one phrase at a time
  • FavouriteA walk by the lake on a mild day

Today in the Beaches

 

Weather

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Checking the sky over the lake...

Full forecast

Countdowns

  • Christmas--
  • New Year's--
  • Next Leafs home game--

Joke of the Day

A new one every day.

Sky Over the Beaches

Tonight's moon, the northern lights outlook, and where the space station is right now.

Tonight's Moon

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    The Beaches Snow Globe

    A tiny Beaches in a jar: the boardwalk, the lifeguard stand, a lamp post and the lake, all in 3D.

    • Spin it: drag left or right.
    • Shake it: press the button, double-tap the globe, wiggle it back and forth, or on a phone, give your phone a little shake.
    • Then watch the snow settle on the boardwalk.

    Music

    Words by Dana, performed by a squirrel with a guitar, a fox and a bear.

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    Bored Outa My Tree

    Hey look at me,
    I'm bored outa my tree,
    on both my feet.

    I'm singing to you,
    on this AI platform too,
    are you bored outa your tree too?

    Well listen to me,
    the three of us make three,
    and we're free!

    Lyrics excerpt · © Dana

    Now playing Front Porch Strum Demo instrumental
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      Leafs Corner

      The next few games. All times Toronto time.

        Home games at Scotiabank Arena. Most games on Sportsnet or TSN.

        My Corner of Toronto

        A few east-end favourites, from the lake to the Danforth.

        Walk

        The Beaches Boardwalk

        Miles of lakefront from Woodbine to Balmy Beach. Best on a mild morning.

        Streetcar

        501 Queen, live

        Is the streetcar coming? Check real-time arrivals at any stop in the Beaches.

        Live arrival times 501 stops & map

        At the stop? Text the stop number on the sign to 898882 for the next arrivals.

        Tap one on your phone and it fills in the text for you.

        Take Away

        Souvlaki Hut, Queen St E

        Big, juicy souvlaki and gyros at 2100 Queen St E. Open daily 10:30 am to 9:30 pm.

        Butcher

        Sanagan's, Gerrard St E

        Great sausages, bacon and stew beef in the Gerrard India Bazaar.

        Snacks

        Bulk Barn, Danforth Ave

        Unsalted nuts by the scoop, and grind-your-own peanut butter.

        Printing

        Staples, Shoppers World

        Cheap, quick printing from your phone or email at Shoppers World Danforth, 3003 Danforth Ave.

        Books

        Beaches Library

        Books, French movies and cheap printing, right on Queen Street East.

        Hockey

        Leafs Night

        Saturday at 7 on Sportsnet. Hope springs eternal.

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        Tap a pin, then "Walking directions" to get there from wherever you are.

        Holiday Cards

        Six animated cards. Pick one and send it to a friend by text or email. Free, and no stamp required. Tap a card to see it full screen.

        Snowy Christmas scene with a twinkling tree, a small condo building and Merry Christmas
        Merry Christmas Snow, a twinkling tree and a small cozy condo building.
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        Two rabbits hopping in the snow under falling snowflakes with Happy Holidays from the Beaches, Toronto
        Happy Holidays Two bunnies hopping through fresh snow.
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        Santa's sleigh and reindeer fly across a big full moon above snowy rooftops with smoking chimneys
        Santa Over the Beaches Santa’s sleigh crosses the full moon above snowy rooftops.
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        A snowman in a top hat and red striped scarf waves from the snowy Beaches boardwalk at sunset, next to a glowing lamp post
        Season’s Greetings A waving snowman on the boardwalk at sunset.
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        A gold menorah on a window sill; the candles light one by one while snow falls outside
        Happy Hanukkah Menorah candles light one by one as snow falls outside.
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        Fireworks burst over the Toronto skyline and CN Tower, reflecting in the lake, with Happy New Year 2027
        Happy New Year 2027 Fireworks over the Toronto skyline, reflected in the lake.
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        Le coin français

        The French corner. I'm learning, and you can too. Tap a card to see what it means.

        Mini quiz

        Question 1 of 5

        Visitors From Around the World

        Every dot is a country someone has visited from. Hello to all of you!

        --visitors
        --countries
        --today
        --this week

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          Only the country, province and type of device are counted, never anything personal. Each browser is counted once (and once per day for "today").

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